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H Beard Print Collection, by Isaac Cruikshank, 1

H Beard Print Collection

Isaac Cruikshank

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1 by Isaac Cruikshank, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Isaac Cruikshank
When & what style?
1 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a scene with a man and a woman, likely from a song or play. The image is accompanied by verse for the song John Grouse and Mother Goose. It was performed by Mr Emery at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, which suggests it was a popular entertainment at the time. The print was originally published in London by Laurie and Whittle. You can learn more about this style of print by looking at the work of artist: Cruikshank, Isaac.

The story of this work

Overview

An etched and hand-coloured print by Isaac Cruikshank features an image and verse for the song *John Grouse and Mother Goose*, as performed by Mr Emery at London’s Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Published in London by Laurie and Whittle, the print combines visual and textual elements to accompany the musical performance.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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